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FROM S---Deo Corp 9256869415 CWED?JAN 77 2012 9:40}ST. 9:0B1No.7535B58737 P 3 <br /> 7 <br /> V <br /> Now that we know what the causes and ingredients are, let's look at the ways you can prevent fires and <br /> explosions from happening. <br /> FIRE PREVENTION <br /> • Identify materials when they arrive at your shop. Is the material flammable?Will it react with other materials? <br /> •Store large quantities outdoors or away from the regular work area until ready to use. <br /> _ • Remove all ignition sources and activities from areas where flammable <br /> materials are used or stored. <br /> s • Inspect your shop weekly and remove any hazardous material residue <br /> k that builds upon floors, equipment or walls. <br /> •Control vapors that build up in the shop by making sure there is good <br /> ventilation. <br /> •Make sure large containers are properly grounded and sealed before <br /> transferring flammable liquids. <br /> •Clean up spills immediately. <br /> Usually, you won't have any warning before a fire or explosion occurs, so you must be prepared and know <br /> what to do before the situation occurs. <br /> If a fire or explosion does happen: <br /> •Tell your shop manager immediately and have him call the Fire .' <br /> Department. <br /> • Evacuate the area—get everyone out. . <br /> • Determine if the fire is small enough for you to control. k <br /> • If controllable, z-::,' � r�� <br /> — Use the proper protective equipment. ' <br /> — Use the proper kind of extinguisher to put the fire out, �y <br /> •If out of your control, -f <br /> ---Close doors and windows to keep the fire from spreading to other areas. <br /> —Wait for help to arrive. <br /> NOTE: Many fire codes require fire resistant wall and door <br /> construction in buildings where hazardous materials <br /> are used or where hazardous operations take place. . : <br /> Closing these special doors and the windows when a I ? <br /> fire becomes uncontrollable will actually prevent the <br /> fire from spreading in most cases. �D <br /> The greatest causes of fire in automotive shops are <br /> flammable and explosive vapors. 1 ` <br /> THE FIRST THING TO DO WHEN YOU DISCOVER A <br /> FIRE IS TO CALL YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. <br /> It's better to have a fire truck arrive after you have put the r <br /> fire out than later when the fire is completely out of control. i <br /> I <br /> 53 <br /> Copyright 1987 KLM Automotive Puhlishing int <br />